{
  "id": 158259,
  "title": "How to watch 'The Shards' online — stream the Bret Easton Ellis adaptation from anywhere",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/how-to-watch-the-shards-online-stream-the-bret-easton-ellis",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-05T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/how-to-watch-the-shards"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "\"The Shards\" is an adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' bestselling novel, featuring a cast including Igby Rigney, Homer Gere, Hayes Warner, and Kaia Gerber. The series, directed by Ryan Murphy, combines elements of high school life and a serial killer plot, set in 1980s Los Angeles. Ryan Murphy's previous works include \"American Horror Story\" and \"Pose\". The series consists of nine episodes, premiering on FX on August 5 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, with subsequent weekly releases until the finale on September 10. Hulu offers streaming options as well.\n\nFor those outside the U.S., a VPN such as NordVPN can help access the show through your usual streaming services. NordVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and can be installed on various devices. Once installed, connect to a U.S. server to watch the show. In the U.S., FX carries \"The Shards\", with streaming via Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. Outside the U.S., \"The Shards\" is available on Disney+ starting August 6 in Canada and the U.K., with pricing starting at CA$8.99/month and £5.99/month, respectively.",
  "summary": "Parties, wealth, drugs, and elite socialites collide with a serial-killer story — here's how to watch \"The Shards\" online and potentially for FREE.",
  "key_points": [
    "\"The Shards\" adapts Bret Easton Ellis' novel, featuring Igby Rigney and Kaia Gerber.",
    "Series directed by Ryan Murphy, premieres on FX August 5.",
    "Available on Hulu, Fubo, Disney+ in Canada/U.K."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}